Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today

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Pediheart Podcast Replay of #73: "Treating To Close" - Closing the Adult ASD With Moderate-Severe PAH Feb 09, 2024

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This week we go back in time to 2019 to re-review an important episode in the world of ACHD and review a registry study assessing outcomes in adults with ASD and elevated PVR who underwent ASD closure. Who was a good candidate for this approach? What were the long term outcomes of this form of therapy? Did ASD closure in this setting confer a survival benefit? We review these and many other questions in a 'virtual roundtable' discussion with Drs. Elisa Bradley, presently of Penn State and Ali Zaidi of Mount Sinai - NYC. Both are world authorities on ACHD and it is a great treat to have such 2 experts both on the show to discuss the subtleties of this complex topic.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.03.056

Pediheart Podcast #284: Pulmonary Artery Band Outcomes In The Present Era Feb 02, 2024

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This week we delve into the world of cardiovascular surgery when we review a recent review of STS data on the pulmonary artery band (PAB). The STS assigns a STAT category of 4 to this operation, denoting higher risk for mortality. Is this warranted? Are all PAB candidates equal? What features are associated with higher or lower mortality rates in patients undergoing banding? Should the data in this work drive innovation to avoid the PAB in some settings? These are amongst the questions posed to the senior author of this week's work, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Tara Karamlou who is Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.09.020

Pediheart Podcast #283: Pediatric Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Jan 26, 2024

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What is the incidence of pediatric out of hosital cardiac arrest and how does it vary depending upon age? What are the most common causes of sudden cardiac arrest in children and what factors can be potentially affected by intevention? What sorts of intervention might reduce rates of sudden cardiac arrest amongst children? Dr. Elizabeth Paratz of St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, who is an expert in sudden cardiac death, will share her insights into her work and the topic this week.

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2023.06.010

Pediheart Podcast #282: Very Long Term Follow-Up After ASD Surgical Repair Jan 19, 2024

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In this week's episode we review a recent Dutch study on 50 year follow-up of patients who had ASD repaired at an average age of 7.5 years. How do these patients compare to their middle aged counterparts who did not have congenital heart surgery? Why might the RA or RV be enlarged in these patients, decades after successful ASD closure? How common are arrhythmias seen in this cohort? How common is pulmonary hypertension seen? These are amongst the questions reviewed this week with the work's first author, Dr. Robert Martijn Kauling.

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.131616

Pediheart Podcast #281: Reintervention After The Norwood - Earlier Is Better Jan 12, 2024

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This week we review a recent report from the team at Boston Children's Hospital on outcomes of patients following Stage I palliation for HLHS. When patients are not doing well following this surgery, how important is it to identify surgical problems early in these patients? What are the most common problems encountered when a problem is observed? When a reintervention is performed in this setting, how do patients fare overall and is the timing of the reintervention a factor in overall outcome? Cardiac surgeon and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard University, Dr. Meena Nathan shares her insights this week.
doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.04.033

Pediheart Podcast #280: Unplanned Extubation In The PCICU - Reason For Concern Jan 05, 2024

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Unplanned extubation in the PCICU patient is a serious concern with many untoward associations. Who is at highest risk for this complication? Why is this complication associated with worse outcomes in general? How does race or ethnicity impact the likelihood of this complication? We speak with Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and pediatric cardiac critical care expert, Dr. Tanya Perry about a recent PC4 registry study on unplanned extubation in the PCICU.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/pcc.0000000000003235

Pediheart Podcast #279: Asset Allocation In Your Retirement Accounts Dec 29, 2023

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To conclude 2023 we end with noted national authority on personal finance and investing, Mr. Paul Merriman. Mr. Merriman reviews some basic ideas about asset allocation within a retirement plan such as a 403b, 401k or IRA with the goal of achieving the highest degree of return for level of risk. He reviews the importance of diversification and also shares with us both a '2 fund' and '4 fund' approach to creating a low cost, efficient and diversified portfolio that has, historically, been associated with good long term returns.
Mr. Merriman's work can be seen at: paulmerriman.com
For those interested learn more about his '2 Fund' solution: https://www.paulmerriman.com/2-funds-for-life-update-2023
For those interested to learn more about his '4 Fund' solution: https://www.paulmerriman.com/4-fund-combo
For those interested in target date funds: https://www.paulmerriman.com/target-date-funds
Finally, for those who did not previously take advantage of Paul's free book, the following is a link to a free PDF of the book: https://irp.cdn-website.com/6b78c197/files/uploaded/Were-Talking-Millions.pdf
Please note: This episode is not intended to provide specific personal finance advice and is for entertainment purposes only. Please consider speaking with a trusted advisor before making any significant changes to your retirement assets.

Pediheart Podcast #279: Asset Allocation In Your Retirement Accounts Dec 29, 2023

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Pediheart Podcast Replay of #46: A New Nomenclature For VSD's Dec 22, 2023

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In this replay episode from 5 years ago in 2018, we enter into the world of cardiac morphology and speak with Professor Leo Lopez of Stanford University about a recent work he wrote with the International Society for Nomenclature of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease regarding proper nomenclature for VSD's. Is it defect geography or borders that are most important in naming these structures? How was agreement forged between such disparate super-hero experts in cardiovascular medicine and congenital heart disease? Is Dr. Lopez using these designations at the present time? What's next for the nomenclature group? Dr. Lopez shares his insights this week.
As a special treat, Dr. Lopez also sings as the musical coda to today's program. A very special treat indeed and certainly worth replaying! Hoping that all enjoy!
doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.020

Pediheart Podcast #278: Prevalence Of PTSD Symptoms Amongst ACHD Patients Dec 15, 2023

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This week we return to the world of ACHD when we review a recent German research paper on the prevalence of PTSD symptoms amongst the ACHD patient group. How common is this type of symptom observed in the ACHD patient group? What contributes to the high prevalence (17-20.5%) described in this work? What are the benefits of 'embedding' a mental health care worker in the ACHD clinic/program? What strategies can be employed in pediatric cardiology to potentially mitigate PTSD symptoms in our future ACHD patients? These are amongst the many topics reviewed this week with the Mount Sinai ACHD program clinical social worker, Ms. Meredith Kalbacker who also comments on this week's work.

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.06.087

For those interested, the book referenced by Ms. Kalbacker, Healing Hearts and Minds, can be purchased on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Hearts-Minds-Holistic-Congenital/dp/0197657281

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